By Wendy Parker “Do you want the shadow to advance ten degrees on the sundial or go back ten degrees? You choose” asks the prophet, Isaiah, to Hezekiah, as he needed a sign from God in the story found in 2 Kings chapter 20. Which way would the king choose? He chose for the sundial …
Category Archives: Writers Life
Take Your Ideas For a Walk
Walking causes a repetitive, spontaneous poetry to rise naturally to the lips, words as simple as the sound of footsteps on the road. L.M. Browning Creativity thrives when we break out of our same old routine. Even the smallest changes can help get us out of a rut and encourage creative thinking. Part of my …
Love in Action
By Meredith Resce Romans 12:9-21 This passage in Romans (New International Version) is marked as ‘Love in action’. What an intriguing idea. I’d like to pull out a few of the pieces of advice to focus on them in context of how we serve the Kingdom of God in our writing. V9. Love must be …
Smoke And Mirrors
By Wendy Parker “How did he do that?” Was the question each one of us asked as we wondered how the magician at a party I recently attended had left us spellbound with every trick he performed? Of course, we knew there really was no magic involved in his performance, and yet, this showman’s mind …
Writers Life | Karma Chameleon
By Louise Crossley The unlikely inspiration for my blog this quarter is my teenage crush, Boy George. I’m sure you’re baffled and wondering, dear writers, what on earth a left-of-centre singer of the 80’s has to do with Christian writing. Let me tell you. What’s in a Title? But first, allow me to fill you …
Devotion | Not of this World …
I’ve recently returned from my annual trip to Australia to attend the Omega Writers Conference. There is a lot to think of before an overseas trip, and a long list of things to pack. But the most important is my passport. After all, I can borrow or buy anything else I forget. But if I …
Tuesday Book Chat | What Books Have You Read That Are Unforgettable?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What books have you read that are unforgettable? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in …
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Devotion: Faith or Fear?
1 John 4 v. 18 NIV There is no fear in love. But perfect love casts out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. It was a beautiful day in the school holidays and I had decided to take 5 of our grandchildren aged …
Running your own giveaways – the why and how
The Problem We’ve written a book and for most of us, that is a major, major accomplishment. It might have taken between one and ten years of work and represents much blood, sweat, and angst. But then the book sits there and the world goes on. How does an author get reviews, sales, and opportunities …
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Let’s Invest Our Time, Not Just Spend It
Every one of us is here for a reason beyond ourselves. It’s easy to forget that sometimes. We get so caught up in the demands of daily life that it’s easy to lose sight of the longer timeline, the broader view, the deeper perspective. Time is precious. There’s a set limit to how much we …